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Definition
Win-win; a mutually beneficial outcome in a negotiation where both sides are satisfied.
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How it's used
Often used in business or formal negotiations to describe a scenario where both sides walk away with benefits. While it sounds professional, it is frequently employed in casual workplace discussions to propose a compromise that keeps everyone happy. It carries a positive, constructive tone compared to zero-sum situations.
Examples
Our cooperation will definitely achieve a win-win result.
How can we reach a win-win situation?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple agreement where one person just gives in to another, as it specifically implies mutual gain rather than concession.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
